The Lovin' Side

by Travis Tritt

Overview

In February of 2002, Warner/Rhino offered up two Travis Tritt compilations, one spotlighting his "Rockin' Side," the other his "Lovin' Side." Titles don't come much clearer than that, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that both compilations deliver on their promise without straying from their template. Because they stick to a theme, neither has all of his hits, but that's not a problem since the selected hits -- in this case, tunes like "Help Me Hold On" and "More Than You Will Ever Know" -- are surrounded by sharp selections from his albums, giving each compilation a surprisingly well-rounded feel. If The Lovin' Side isn't as successful as The Rockin' Side, it's because Tritt sounds more engaged on up-tempo material, and his ballads often aren't as compelling as his rockers, but it has to be said that this does sustain a smooth, romantic mood quite well. Note that this really does take "lovin'" seriously, meaning that honky tonk numbers (and big hits) like "Country Club" and "Here's a Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)" are entirely absent, but those looking for either the "Rockin' Side" or "Lovin' Side" of Travis Tritt will find either volume satisfying. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	02/05/2002
Label:	Warner Bros. / Rhino
UPC:	0081227829629
Rank:	181886

Tracks

1. For You
2. When I Touch You
3. I'm All the Man
4. Only You (And You Alone)
5. More Than You'll Ever Know
6. If I Lost You
7. Someone for Me
8. Can I Trust You with My Heart
9. When Something Is Wrong With My Baby
10. Between an Old Memory and Me
11. Nothing Short of Dying
12. Help Me Hold On
13. Anymore
14. Did You Fall Far Enough
15. Drift Off to Dream
16. She's Going Home With Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Travis Tritt   Primary Artist,Hi String Guitar
Tanya Tucker   Vocal Harmony
Billy Livsey   Fender Rhodes,Organ (Hammond),Harmonium,Wurlitzer
Bobby Ogdin   Piano,Harpsichord
Chris Leuzinger   Dobro,Guitar (Acoustic)
Jack Holder   Guitar
Curtis Wright   Vocals (Background)
Curtis Young   Vocals (Background)
David Davidson   Violin
Pat Buchanan   Guitar,Slide Guitar
Michael Rojas   Piano
John Cowan   Vocals (Background)
Mac McAnally   Guitar (Acoustic)
Steve Nathan   Keyboards
Gregg Brown   Guitar (Acoustic)
Kent Wells   Guitar
Kris Wilkinson   Viola
John Jorgenson   Guitar
Robby Turner   Dobro,Guitar (Steel)
Mark O'Connor   Fiddle,Mandolin
Sam Bacco   Cabasa,Congas,Shaker,Crotale,Cymbals,Marimba,Timpani,Percussion,Tambourine
Larry Byrom   Slide Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
James "Hutch" Hutchinson   Bass
Benmont Tench   Piano,Organ (Hammond)
Edgar Meyer   Bass,Conductor
Hargus "Pig" Robbins   Piano
Mark Goldenberg   Guitar (Acoustic)
Dennis Wilson   Vocals (Background)
Reggie Young   Guitar,6-String Bass
Stuart Duncan   Fiddle
Eddie Bayers   Drums,Percussion
Dana McVicker   Vocals (Background)
Chris Teal   Violin
Wendell Cox   Guitar
Terry Crisp   Guitar (Steel),Guitar (Baritone)
Paul Franklin   Guitar (Steel)
Steve Turner   Drums,Percussion
Aubrey Haynie   Fiddle
Bernie Leadon   Mandola,Mandocello,Guitar (Acoustic)
Biff Watson   Guitar (Acoustic)
Kenny Aronoff   Drums,Percussion
Richard Bennett   Guitar
Jerry Douglas   Dobro
Roy Huskey Jr.   String Bass
Marty Stuart   Guitar,Mandolin
Matt Rollings   Piano,Organ (Hammond)
Mike Brignardello   Bass
Brent Mason   Guitar
Billy Joe Walker, Jr.   Guitar,Slide Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Glenn Worf   Bass
John Wesley Riles   Vocals (Background)
Grace Bahng   Cello
Jimmy Joe Ruggiere   Harmonica
Terri Williams   Vocals (Background)
Michael J. Henderson   Guitar

Technical Credits

Patrick Murphy   Assistant Engineer
Travis Tritt   Composer,Producer
Isaac Hayes   Composer
Chris Hammond   Mixing,Engineer
Joe Hayden   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Pat Terry   Composer
Emily Cagan   Product Manager
Erik Flettrich   Assistant
Ed Cherney   Engineer
Rik Pekkonen   Mixing,Engineer
John Hampton   Mixing
Gregg Brown   Producer
Steve Woolard   Discographical Annotation
Kris Wilkinson   String Arrangements
John Jorgenson   Solo Instrumental
Rob Feaster   Mixing,Engineer
Hugh Brown   Art Direction
Jill Colucci   Composer
Dan Bosworth   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Chris Stone   Overdub Engineer
Larry Byrom   Solo Instrumental
James Austin   Compilation Producer
Edgar Meyer   String Arrangements
Don Was   Producer
Charlie Craig   Composer
David Thoener   Engineer
David Porter   Composer
Reggie Young   Solo Instrumental
Mike Poole   Engineer
Bruce Ray Brown   Composer
Rachel Gutek   Design
Chris Davie   Assistant Engineer
Randee Saint Nicholas   Inlay Photography
Troy Seals   Composer
Bob Clearmountain   Mixing
Keith Stegall   Composer
Amy Utstein   Project Assistant
Buck Ram   Composer
Billy Joe Walker, Jr.   Producer,Solo Instrumental
Alan Schulman   Overdub Engineer
Stewart Harris   Composer
Jo Motta   Project Coordinator
Matthew Barnes   Photography
Randy Perry   Project Assembly
Tony Collins   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Robert Charles   Assistant Engineer
Greg Gorman   Photography
Eddie Miller   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Teresa Caffin   Remastering
Dan Borris   Photography
Leigh Hall   Liner Note Coordination
Ande Rand   Composer
Gladys Sanchez   Licensing
Peter Nash   Cover Photo
Clark Hook   Assistant Engineer